He responded, No, if the deal works, then it happens in Monza, also for Pierre of course.. Ferrari, which has a renowned junior academy that has brought the likes of Charles Leclerc and Mick Schumacher through to Formula 1 via titles in Formula 2 and Formula 3, firmly put its stake in the ground. The signing of Herta puts a wrinkle in current McLaren IndyCar driver Pato OWards hopes to move to F1. Here is the comprehensive programming schedule for the 107th Indy 500 and all other events in May: The NTT IndyCar Series will hold the GMR Grand Prix on the IMS road course May 12-13. Period. OWard also is trying to get his F1 license. Peacock will be the exclusive home for practice, warmup and several qualifying sessions (more than 40 hours of coverage) and also will simulstream the GMR Grand Prix race May 13 on the IMS road course (which is on NBC). He qualified on the front row in 2021 and finished a career-best eighth in 2020. Red Bull was interested in the 22-year-old Californian and considering giving Herta a seat at AlphaTauri, its junior team. In addition, Herta tested with McLaren earlier this year. The FIAs super license rules have acted as an impediment to his potential race seat at AlphaTauri. All rights reserved. Alpha Tauris moves this offseason may set them up for the near-future, as McLaren has done and as Alpine likely will have done soon. Herta said he understands the conundrum his situation has caused. And, of course, American drivers or other drivers are very important. And through that system, this years Indy Lights champ Linus Lundqvist, who finished 3rd in Indy Lights in 2021 and 1st in the Formula Regional Americas championship in 2020, could now be hired by an F1 team, with his 43 Super License points. They can do it, its up to them to decide if they want to stop the system. Andretti Autosport would need to know soon if they have to fill the No. I dont think he wants to go there as some kind of special case. Herta could also potentially run in an FIA-sanctioned winter series to pick up some points. To just give Pato some seat time because you never know if a driver gets injured, or gets COVID, strange things have happened. Formula One F1 Italian Grand Prix Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy September 11, 2022 Williams Nyck de Vries before the race REUTERS/Massimo Pinca, On the Dutch television show Humberto op Zaterdag,the Dutch said, Alpine I have been in contact with since July, and I will test for them in Budapest next week., However, he went on to spill the beans on his rumored connect with Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko. We did it on purpose. Haas boss Guenther Steiner said he was not part of the process that designed the current rules but would be willing to listen to proposals on overhauling the licensing system. The race day morning coverage of the Indianapolis 500 will begin at 9 a.m. 0:04. As eye-popping as Hertas win (7) and pole (9) totals are to those who acutely understand IndyCars level of competition and depth of its field, those numbers mean nothing to the FIA. Both AlphaTauri and Nyck de Vries have leaped at their respective opportunities. AlphaTauri's hopes of signing Colton Herta for next season appear to be over after Formula 1's governing body the FIA confirmed the IndyCar star does not qualify for an F1 Super Licence. ET. For example, winning the IndyCar championship earns the same amount of points toward as Super License as winning the title in F2, the series right below F1. McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl worked with Herta in July in a two-day test in Portugal in which Herta impressed in his preparation and on-track performance. . A big weekend . His fourth-most-recent racing season (2018, where he finished 2nd in Indy Lights). "I think many drivers agree with me All Rights Reserved. IndyCar driver Colton Herta is 8 points short of qualifying for an F1 Super License. He wants to take a chance at Formula One. Peacock will simulstream all qualifying coverage on NBC. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, Alpine has shown interest in the Frenchman, Oscar Piastri to Make F1 Debut With McLaren in 2023, Fuel for Thought: Verstappen Chats About Dutch GP, Favorite Routine, Cats vs. American IndyCar driver Colton Herta has been knocking on the F1 doors for quite some time now. Thats what Im more upset about. In recent years the FIA adjusted the superlicence points rules in reaction to the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Herta is eligible for a 'Free Practice Only' superlicence that allows a driver to take part in free practice at a grand prix. AlphaTauri says it is hoping for a quick resolution as to whether Formula 1s governing body, the FIA, will grant a Super Licence to Colton Herta. Its uncomfortable with people, team owners, other drivers over there making it specific to Colton. And with Formula 1's burgeoning popularity in the United States with three Grands Prix set to take place in America next season an American driver making the switch to F1 could have been the next step in the sport's growth in the US. I think the IndyCar championship is a high quality, very competitive championship with top drivers and therefore I think theres no reason why we shouldnt make sure that competitive drivers over there cannot switch to Formula One, Seidl said. 0:00. It was clear before the season started what the requirements were, and it hasnt changed. But its nothing to do for me with force majeure.. Colton is trying to win Sundays Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey for the third consecutive time. Michael and Mario Andretti both believe the second-generation racer is F1 material and would like to move him to the series should Michael Andretti land an F1 team. Home; F1 News; . Formula One's governing body confirmed Friday that IndyCar driver Colton Herta doesn't have enough points to receive an FIA Super License. In the moment, we look more to somebody who has been already in F1, so therefore, (Herta) didnt make the list and he hasnt got the Super License.. Colton Herta was the front-runner for the 2023 AlphaTauri seat. "The FIA . First we have to get a definite answer (from the FIA) and I think it should be by Monza Monza I would say., Marko was then asked if this would cause a Gasly move to Alpine or if these are separate. IndyCar officials are not involved in the number of points the FIA awards for Super License points because frankly, its a situation that doesnt impact the series. Currently, Herta's 2018 Indy Lights season does not count for super license points because fewer than 10 full-time drivers competed in the series; he needs those points in order to qualify for a . At issue is how the FIA rates IndyCar, a series it does not govern. INDY 500 PRIMER:Questions and answers for the worlds biggest race. Pierre Gasly is probably on his way to Alpine, and Red Bull were keen to sign the American to their stable of drivers. . Its not something to run away from or feel lesser about. Here is the comprehensive programming schedule for the 107th Indy 500 and all other events in May: The NTT IndyCar Series will hold the GMR Grand Prix on the IMS road course May 12-13. But its nothing to do for me with force majeure., The pairs pushback received staunch criticism from in and outside the F1 paddock. Its a big question mark. Hertas actual testing data from his July outing at Portimao, Michael Andrettis failed attempt to buy a controlling interest of Alfa Romeo F1, Herta details two-day F1 test with McLaren, How Herta became a budding international racing star and America's Formula 1 hope, the FIA released a statement to Motorsport.com last weekend, thrown together nearly a decade ago in response, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Since he is short of 8 points to receive his super license, it seems as though Herta's chances for a seat for 2023 are long gone. It has typically finished between 6th and 8th in the Constructors Championship. 2020: P1 Formula Renault Eurocup, 18 points. Steiner, who also said the team remains undecided on if it will re-sign Mick Schumacher, noted that the lack of Super License has kept Herta off of Haas list of prospects. But Formula One is Formula One. Sep 4, 2022. The race day morning coverage of the Indianapolis 500 will begin at 9 a.m. The IndyCar driver has been linked to AlphaTauri, the junior program of Red Bull. That gave the 23-year-old Swede a total of 43 points, three more than needed for the license. . And governing bodies exist to prevent organizations from making decisions driven by money that wouldnt be good for the sport. I trust in the governing body, I think rules are there to be respected, said De Vries, who has been Mercedes long-term reserve driver. Even with the mountain of things Red Bulls Christian Horner, Alpines Laurent Rossi, McLarens Zak Brown and Michael Andretti have had to arrange to make such a deal possible. ET with a two-hour exclusive prerace show on the Peacock streaming platform, which is part of more than 60 hours of NTT IndyCar coverage in May at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Those in F1 have tended to fall back on the rules and push against the idea Herta should be given an exemption without bringing any sort of proactive approaches to the table. Insider: Here's how all 5 IndyCar championship-hopeful drivers can clinch at Laguna Seca. But consider that Linus Lundquist earned enough points for a Super License by clinching the Indy Lights championship Saturday at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. 2023 www.indystar.com. In addition to practice and qualifying, exclusive coverage of Carb Day, the Indy 500 Parade, and Victory Celebration during race weekend will stream live on Peacock. Formula 1's super license policy is poorly-written for a bad reason, but it would be worth breaking for Colton Herta even if it weren't. By Fred Smith. Great to welcome IndyCar driver @ColtonHerta to the McLaren F1 Teams 2021 MCL35M testing programme. Herta, meanwhile, ended the IndyCar season with 32 points. Herta lacks the required points for a Super License because of how little . ET to determine the 33-car starting grid for The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.. ET to determine the 33-car starting grid for The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.. I dont know with his license if he can race in F3 or F4. I think he wants to take a chance at F1, and I believe hes good enough to deserve that chance, but you also dont want to go over there with an asterisk walking in.. But despite his winning pedigree in IndyCar, Herta does not have the required 40 Super Licence points which would allow him to race in Formual 1. Teaming with Colton Herta, Eric Lux, and IndyCar rookie Devlin DeFrancesco, O'Ward scored a victory in the Le Mans Prototype 2 class. De Vries, speaking after testing for Aston Martin on Friday, outlined his view that an exemption for Herta would risk upsetting the FIAs single-seater pyramid. What changed, you ask? 2023 www.indystar.com. Six years later, having all but given up hope, his father and manager, Bryan Herta, had nearly half of the F1 grid trying to get his cell phone number. Colton Herta rose to prominence in 2019 when he became the youngest winner in IndyCar history at the age of 18, and has since taken six more wins, but he needs more to make the step to F1. Tost went on to confirm that if Herta cannot be recruited then AlphaTauri expects Gasly to stay and see out his 2023 contract, likely alongside Yuki Tsunoda. Colton Thomas Herta (born March 30, 2000) is an American open-wheel racing driver currently competing in the NTT IndyCar Series for Andretti Autosport with Curb-Agajanian. Thats great. Herta wants to race in F1 one day soon so that hed still have a long enough runway to return to IndyCar to complete his career. Outside Sebastien Bourdaiss ill-fitted jump to Red Bulls B Team after his four consecutive Champ Car titles 15 years ago, no American open-wheel racing driver has leapt or, frankly, been given the opportunity into F1 since Juan Pablo Montoya more than 20 years ago. Race coverage will start at 12:30 p.m. Red Bull motorsport chief Helmut Marko had been pursuing a deal to bring Herta into his driver stable, and place him at sister team AlphaTauri for next season . Colton Herta never wanted to be the center . Sep 11, 2022; Salinas, California, USA; Andretti Autosport with Curb-Agajanian Alpha Tauri hoped the force majeure clause added in response to the pandemic might be able to be used to retroactively include Hertas Indy Lights points that had previously been tossed because of the series small field. Herta has emerged as a candidate for an AlphaTauri seat in the event that an agreement is reached between Alpine and Red Bull for Pierre Gaslys services in 2023. ET and Sunday, May 21, at 4 p.m. Everybody is clear what they are hoping for and want to get out of this, but that is not in anybodys hands there. There will be one Formula 1 rookie on the grid at Monza in the form of Nyck de Vries, who will step in to replace Alexander Albon at Williams after the Anglo-Thai suffered from appendicitis after Friday practice. Herta is expected to have just 32 points ahead of 2023, and although he can gain points by participating in F1 practice sessions, he doesnt currently have any sessions scheduled this year even though hes got a testing contract with McLaren. If those are your two possible outcomes, I dont think there is a bad outcome for him in any of that. In addition to practice and qualifying, exclusive coverage of Carb Day, the Indy 500 Parade, and Victory Celebration during race weekend will stream live on Peacock. 26 Gainbridge Honda and said its business as usual this weekend at Laguna Seca. 2017: P2 French F4, 10 points. Be surprised if you see him at all when hes not on the gird or in-transit on his Andretti Autosport scooter. Indy 500 practice will begin Tuesday, May 16at 9 a.m. American racer Colton Herta was announced Saturday as an F1 test driver for McLaren as part of its 2022 program. Added Ericsson, who raced five years in F1: I understand you have rules for a reason. Ive always said that if an F1 opportunity arose, Id have to get a really good understanding of it all because Michael and (Gainbridge CEO Dan Towriss) have given me a really great opportunity to win races and be in a really high-performing championship, Herta said. ET. Inside the ropes at Miami Grand Prix:Herta gets taste of F1 weekend with McLaren. Additionally, though both said at the Dutch Grand Prix that theyd consider awarding more points to IndyCar in the current super license system, Steiner and Vasseur are vehemently against retroactively changing it to give Herta a backdoor. Even then, it was a lot closer than that.". People here that race in the sport and understand the sport recognize IndyCars value. ", More:How Colton Herta became a budding international racing star and America's Formula 1 hope, Said Herta in March: "People were saying it was 50% or 60%. Photo: Kevin Dejewski. I think there are plenty of other drivers in the market who have the Super Licence points and the necessity is not necessarily that high to give someone a dispensation to get a Super Licence. However, to race in Formula 1 a driver must have 40 points to gain a super license. Herta has 32 of the 40 super license points the FIA requires a prospective F1 driver to have acquired during three of their four most recent seasons. 0:29. Herta weighing potential F1 jump:'It's a big question mark', 'I do think I'm fast enough':Herta details two-day F1 test with McLaren, Insider:How Herta became a budding international racing star and America's Formula 1 hope. Peacock will be the exclusive home for practice, warmup and several qualifying sessions (more than 40 hours of coverage) and also will simulstream the GMR Grand Prix race May 13 on the IMS road course (which is on NBC). Colton Herta only has 32. The IndyCar driver . INDY 500 PRIMER:Questions and answers for the worlds biggest race. He currently has 32 points, which makes him ineligible for the super license by 8 points. The Haas team is owned by American businessman Gene Haas and run partly out of its North Carolina campus shared with its NASCAR team. At this point a year ago, hed made up his mind. for a Bachelor's degree in Law from Symbiosis Law School, he has written And yet, a series that has gone from 0 U.S. races to 3 in 11 years, including one owned by an American media company and which has seen a viral Netflix docuseries exponentially grow F1's American fan base, is prepared to let a poorly-crafted licensing system keep away its first legitimate American prospect in seven years. The unfortunate part is this: The first American open-wheel driver in 15 years to to earn a second look, who a team actively wants to hire, may help bring about the proper change, but theres no indication this opportunity will be around for Herta in a year to take advantage of. AlphaTauri's hopes of signing Colton Herta for next season appear to be over after Formula 1's governing body the FIA confirmed the IndyCar star does not qualify for an F1 Super Licence. Herta, though, isn't eligible for a super license under the current points . Its a fortunate, but hard, position to be in.. It would seem peculiar, given IndyCar still ran a 14-race season with a full field in 2020 and allowed Herta to continue compiling points. It has been publicly confirmed that Pierre Gasly has a contract with AlphaTauri for next season; however, Alpine has shown interest in the Frenchman. Herta does not have enough Super License points to be granted admission into F1. The system is complicated and sometimes seen as unfair. Herta could also potentially run in an FIA-sanctioned winter series to pick up some points. Reports claim an answer on the Super License points will be made by the Italian Grand Prix this weekend, which will coincide with Herta's final IndyCar race of the year on Sept. 11. And on Friday, the FIA revealed that they had received an approach about his Super Licence status and his chances of making the move to Formula 1. NBC Sports has unveiled its broadcast coverage schedule for the run-up to the 107th Indy 500, including a bonus two hours of streaming before coverage of the May 28 race begins at 11 a.m. on NBC, Peacock and Universo. Were pleased to see this opportunity come together for Colton and look forward to seeing him take his first laps in an F1 car, Michael Andretti said. MONTEREY, California - Bryan Herta said there are no plans to move his son, Colton, to an international "winter series" to accumulate the eight points needed to acquire an FIA Super License . 3. During a 30-minute call with IndyStar this week, not once could Herta get himself to say the words Alpha Tauri. In a matter of days, depending on the results of an ongoing FIA inquiry and a convoluted trade that would make NBA and NFL salary cap gurus grin, the Red Bull-owned F1 program may be his new home. It was that test that perhaps raised the level of interest in bringing him to F1, and Seidl said McLaren was open to adjusting the licensing system. All rights reserved. The FIA confirms that an enquiry was made via the appropriate channels that led to the FIA confirming that the driver Colton Herta does not have the required number of points to be granted an FIA Super Licence, the FIA said in a statement. Speaking on Saturday, AlphaTauri team principal Franz Tost outlined that its a decision from the FIA whether he (Herta) gets the Super Licence or not. If youre in the top-10 in the IndyCar championship, for me, youre 100% qualified to drive in F1. NBC Sports has unveiled its broadcast coverage schedule for the run-up to the 107th Indy 500, including a bonus two hours of streaming before coverage of the May 28 race begins at 11 a.m. on NBC, Peacock and Universo. But the way IndyCar is undervalued in the F1 world is pretty ridiculous. Don't have 40 Super License points. Compared to last year, this is all very different, Herta told IndyStar, comparing his current pending F1 status to a year ago. Having a resolution is better for everybody, Bryan said. He drove the closing stint in January for an LMP2 class victory in the Rolex 24 at Daytona and then teamed with Jimmie Johnson to finish a stunning second for the United States in the Race of Champions. However, AlphaTauri has acknowledged it would release Gasly, who is apparently wanted at Alpine, but only if it had a compelling driver such as Herta to put in the car. ET. ET with a two-hour exclusive prerace show on the Peacock streaming platform, which is part of more than 60 hours of NTT IndyCar coverage in May at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Herta hired a film crew to shadow him as he charged from 14, How Colton Herta became a budding international racing star and America's Formula 1 hope, has caused F1 team bosses Guenther Steiner (Haas) and Frederic Vasseur (Alfa Romeo), who tested Herta in McLarens 2021 F1 car in July, How and why Michael Andretti is building a racing empire, it involves the future of three F1 teams and two other drivers, Herta gets taste of F1 weekend with McLaren, As special as his Andretti tenure has been, Andretti hopes FIA decision on potential F1 expansion by October, 'You can't pass up an opportunity like that', Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. "The point of the super license points . Maybe IndyCar is a bit disrespected with the points allocation, but I also understand the FIA wants to protect their system and wants their guys to go through their ladder system, he said. Herta does not currently possess enough super license points to qualify as an F1 driver, but has earned enough to potentially be given special dispensation to compete by the FIA. Herta, 22, had been linked with a vacant seat at Red Bull sister team AlphaTauri but despite efforts by the Italian team, the FIA denied Herta a super license. Thats also great and he should get that opportunity if its offered to him. NBC also willair four hours of Indy 500 qualifying coverage on Saturday, May 20, at 2:30 p.m. Thats all we are thinking about. NBC Sports has unveiled its broadcast coverage schedule for the run-up to the 107th Indy 500, including a bonus two hours of streaming before coverage of the May 28 race begins at 11 a.m. on NBC, Peacock and Universo. With Alpha Tauri, theres always the potential of being promoted to run alongside likely back-to-back series champ Max Verstappen at Red Bull, though his current teammate, 32-year-old Sergio Perez, signed a new deal this year and has proven a solid runningmate. that, but due to his love for F1, he aims to work as a legal advisor in the most Race coverage will start at 12:30 p.m. Its a shame that people dont realize what value an American driver, especially a guy like Colton Herta, would have for the booming American market, especially with three F1 races, he said. Thats not how its supposed to be.. The FIA President has implemented robust governance, and we will abide by that.. Basically, a super license is the competition license you need to race in F1. McLaren head Zak Brown said last month during the IndyCar race weekend at St. Petersburg, Florida, that he does not have an open F1 seat, with both Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo signed to long contracts. Colton is a proven talent in IndyCar and we will be interested to see how he adapts to a Formula 1 car, McLaren principal Andreas Seidl said. With seven victories in the NTT IndyCar Series, it would seem that Herta has more than proven himself worthy of an FIA Super License. Indy 500 practice will begin Tuesday, May 16at 9 a.m. AlphaTauri has already said that Pierre Gasly will return next season and Yuki Tsunoda received a contract extension earlier this week. We want to have a test program for young drivers like we used to have in the past. Twenty come from his 3 rd -place IndyCar . Herta was on the table, and he was not eligible for a Super License at this stage, Vasseur said. will grant a Super Licence to Colton Herta. There is no doubt that had a positive impact on his perception from other people in that paddock after that.. We cannot have force majeure or whatever are the situations, which is not a force majeure, certainly in that case.. A fifth-place final season standing in Formula 2, for example, is worth 20 points, while a fifth-place standing in IndyCar is worth just eight points. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons. Last year, there was a way to get (to 40 points), but obviously we didnt get that far into it. Beyond 3rd-place, the FIA actually awards more points for every position back to 10th for an F3 driver than it does one in IndyCar. said last month during the IndyCar race weekend at St. Petersburg, Florida, Questions and answers for the worlds biggest race, Indy 500 Last Chance and Fast Six Qualifying. Well see how it pans out, theres a few moving plates Youre not going to release Pierre if you dont have something exciting to put in that car, he said. What Colton wants to do is protect IndyCar and not create an impression he is dying to get away from, Bryan said. However, I think that IndyCar does not receive sufficient recognition in the points structure for the super license., Sebastian Vettel Questions Max Verstappens Notoriously Cruel Upbringing: If Insider: Colton Herta's loss of F1 shot shines light on FIA's imperfect Super License system. This is where F1's governing body, the FIA, steps in. The denial of a wavier from the FIA for a Super License for IndyCar driver Colton Herta to race in F1 has caused a great deal of . The Californian is the son of former racer Bryan Herta, who is his strategist in IndyCar. Herta's Formula 1 fate is in the hands of the FIA, which has the power to grant exemption for drivers without enough Super License points. Brown, who currently has Herta under an F1 contract and is the lone team principal to know just how good he is, is actively spouting the young drivers praise, knowing full well doing so may strip the talent from McLarens driver pool. Currently, as per Sports Illustrated, Herta has 32 of the 40 points required for an FIA super licence. In addition to practice and qualifying, exclusive coverage of Carb Day, the Indy 500 Parade, and Victory Celebration during race weekend will stream live on Peacock. What changed? For more information about Peacocks comprehensive streaming coverage of the 2023 IndyCar season and how to sign up, click here. A maximum of 10 additional points . He can still earn a Super License by picking up one point for any free practice sessions he runs this year; McLaren holds his F1 rights and could put him in a car. Autoweek participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Colton has to accept whatever decision happens.. I dont think anything will change that..

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